you and many many others. 2 of the worlds foremost pipemakers live in Vermont, and they;ve simply closed their books (ie: stopped taking new orders) New Uilleann pipes are all custom made to order.
Full sets can sell for more than $25k, and the wait list.... , well a picture's worth 1000...
Most Uilleann would-be's start with a practice set (chanter, bellows & bag) and add on the rest (drones, regs, etc) as funds become available. start saving!
As a piper, Im sure you know that Pakistan-made instruments (although instantly available and temptingly cheap) are not viable for use as an *actual* musical instrument.
These are instantly available and often less expensive than Highland pipes. There are a number of excellent small GHB makers active today. There; s several major species in production, all with the same fingering as GHB,
Scottish Small Pipes: Bellows blown, multiple drone configurations. its a source of argument, but many pipers feel they sound like a practice chanter with drones. Made in A, Bb, C, & D
"Kitchen" Pipes, essentially mouthblown smallpipes, again the same result. Each pipemaker seems to have their own copyrighted design and individual version of this type. Sometimes called 'Fireside' pipes
Border pipes: Bellows blown, louder than smallpipes, and with a chanter tone that is closer to the Highland pipes. Sometimes called Lowland pipes. Google Fred Morrison to hear one of the best on these. Usually found only in A & Bb.
draggin ya back into the whirlpool again aint i.... sorry